Florida Coastal Conservancy
Home of the St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol and the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center.
What's Happening Now
Florida Coastal Conservancy
22 hours ago
Our nesting season is going strong with so many momma turtles coming ashore nightly! Did you know you can adopt or sponsor a nest to help support our sea turtles?
š¢Adoptions are $50 and include a personalized sign on your nest.
š¢ Sponsorships are $25 and are a shared nest with other sponsoring families.
Once your nest is assigned we will send a photo of your nest along with an adoption or sponsorship certificate.
At the end of the season we will send an update with your nest results and results of the season overall.
They make a great gift for those who have everything, AND they support our local sea turtle conservation efforts!
Visit us online at https://floridacc.org/ways-to-help/ or at the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center to adopt or sponsor!
St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol & Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center
Through our interactions with visitors to the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center, beach-goers during nesting season, and inquirers from around the world, we are working hard to educate the public about the importance of sea turtles and the ways we all can help them.
Leave No Trace & Keep Lights Off
Help our visiting sea turtles at night:
- Clear the way at the end of the day by removing all beach equipment.
- Fill in holes and level sand sculptures.
- Turn lights off or use turtle-friendly red lights.
- Our sea turtles dig the beach CLEAN, FLAT, and DARK.
Visit Us at The Turtle Center
Come visit the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center!
Port St. Joe, FL
11:30 - 4:30pm EST